Job Description
🌟 Office Administrator | NE10, Gateshead | Permanent | Free On‑Site Parking | Excellent Transport Links
Office Angels is delighted to be recruiting an Office Administrator to join our client's friendly and busy office based in Pelaw, Gateshead (NE10). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established business with over 40 years of success, offering long‑term stability, a supportive team culture, and genuine work‑life balance.
🏢 The Team & Culture
You'll be joining a warm, down‑to‑earth team where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do. Colleagues support one another to keep the office running smoothly while delivering excellent customer service. Regular check‑ins, a friendly atmosphere, and a hands‑on approach make this a great place to work.
The office is conveniently located close to Metro and bus links, with free on‑site parking also available.
📍 Role Details
- Job Title: Office Administrator
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP (depending on notice period)
- Location: Office‑based, NE10, Gateshead
- Salary: £25,134.20 - £27,378.20
⏰ Working Hours & Flexibility
This lovely company is happy to consider part‑time or full‑time hours, depending on what suits you best:
- Part‑time: 3 or 4 days per week
- Full‑time options:
- 35 hours per week with a 1‑hour lunch break, or
- 37.5 hours per week with a 30‑minute lunch break (extra 30 minutes paid at time and a quarter)
Standard working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (early finish 🎉)
Saturday working: 1 Saturday morning in every 5 (8:00am - 11:00am). Paid at time and a half
🎁 Benefits Package
- Pension contribution
- 22 days holiday, increasing with service
- Free on‑site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Opportunity for paid overtime during busy periods
🗂 Key Responsibilities
- Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to ensure smooth office operations
- Processing high‑volume sales orders using a bespoke system (full training provided)
- Delivering excellent customer service via email and telephone
- Managing schedules, tasks, and communications using Microsoft Outlook and Office
- Working closely with management, production, and dispatch teams
- Communicating order quantities and timelines to support production planning
- Handling general office duties, including card transactions and payment records
✅ About You
- Previous experience in a similar administrative role
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a busy office environment
📈 Training & Progression
Full training will be provided on systems and products. You'll begin with simpler orders and gradually progress to more complex tasks as your confi